Software Engineer, Platforms and Devices

Software Engineer, Platforms and Devices

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Google’s software engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale and extend well beyond web search. We’re looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile;

the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as our fast‑paced business grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full‑stack as we continue to push technology forward.

We are building the camera system software layers which run below public Android camera APIs for Pixel phones and offer full camera functionality for Google Camera App (GCA) and all third‑party camera apps. Camera system software builds up feature‑sets and infrastructures that lay the foundation for delivering an industry‑leading mobile camera experience.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google’s various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first‑party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user’s interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $141,000–$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salaries are determined by role, level, location, and other relevant factors. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience with performance, large‑scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Google is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology and Engineering

Industries:
Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

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